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Rahimah Rahim

b. 1955

Singaporean-Malay singer and actress (born 1955)

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Born 1955. Rahimah Rahim is a Singaporean singer, actor and rahimah Rahim (singer.

Rahimah Rahim (born 9 December 1955) is a retired singer from Singapore. She has released 12 albums. On 24 November 2021, she was awarded the Cultural Medallion, Singapore's pinnacle arts award, by the National Arts Council of Singapore.

Career Rahimah had her first acting role at age six, when she played a little rich girl in Korban Kasih. As a child, she would perform with her father on television and in nightclubs. She performed in the television show Pak Awang Temberang (Mr Awang Temberang) in the 1960s.

Rahimah released her first album, entitled Mana Ibumu (Where has your mother gone?) in 1972, when she was 17. Her hit songs include "Doa" ("Prayer") and "Gadis Dan Bunga" ("Lasses And Blooms").

In 1989, Rahimah went on a pilgrimage to Mecca and on her return, she retired from singing.

In 2003, Rahimah was invited by Life Records to re-record her 10 greatest hits.

Although she has performed on occasion for special events, most notably as a guest performer on Singapore Idol in September 2006, where her namesake, Rahimah Rahim, was a contestant, she has stated that she has no plans to come out of retirement.

In 2021, Rahimah was awarded the Cultural Medallion, Singapore's pinnacle arts award, by the National Arts Council of Singapore.

Outside of singing From 1990 to 1997, Rahimah ran a hair and bridal salon. Rahimah is often recognized by customers at her place of work. They have a daughter who was born in 1995. Hati Yang Rapuh (1990)Doa (1991)Awal & Kini (Before And Now), released in October 2006 Compilations Dwi Intan: Masihkah Ada Cinta / Asmara (Rahimah Rahim / Anita Sarawak) (2000) Suatu Memori (2003)''

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Spouse
Mohamed Noh Hussein
Parent
Mariam Baharum

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rahimah Rahim?

Singaporean-Malay singer and actress (born 1955)

When was Rahimah Rahim born?

Rahimah Rahim was born on 9 December 1955 in Singapore.

What is Rahimah Rahim's occupation?

Rahimah Rahim is a singer, actor and rahimah Rahim (singer.

What nationality is Rahimah Rahim?

Rahimah Rahim is Singaporean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rahimah Rahim

· Wikidata: Q16734860

· DBpedia: Rahimah Rahim (singer, born 1955)

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